Physician - Geriatrics

Job Summary

Corewell Health West Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Geriatrician or Internist (with demonstrated experience in geriatrics) to join our team specializing in the care of our elderly and medically frail population at Corewell Health West in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Enjoy a high level of clinical, clerical, and administrative support while developing your Geriatric practice.

Highlights Include:

• Nationally ranked Geriatrics Program

• Physician Led Medical Group

• Six board certified physicians and a team of highly experienced advance practice providers

• Established Team Based Model of Care

• Acute Care for Elders (ACE) inpatient unit

• Industry leading home-based primary care program

• Strong relationships with skilled nursing facilities, retirement communities, and our local PACE program

• One of the nation's only integrated Post-Acute Service Lines

• Aggressive plans for continued growth to meet the needs of the community

• Flexible practice to meet your professional interests

• Structured leadership development available

• Teaching institution allows for work with medical students, residents, and fellows

• Value Based Care initiatives in progress with Priority Health, system owned health plan

Essential Functions

• Assesses and monitors the medical needs of patients/significant others.

• Provides quality medical services to patients in a cost effective, appropriate manner and ensures coverage of case load at all times.

• Provides input into the development of policies and procedures as they related to medical practice and quality patient care.

• Provides oversight of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners and others providing delegated services to patients.

• Evaluates patients'/significant others'/staff educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or delegates to appropriate resources.

• Documents in a manner consistent with regulatory standards.

• Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Acts as a patient/family advocate.

• Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the development/application of clinical paths, process improvement and other related activities.

Actively works with Spectrum Health to meet financial and patient satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree
• LIC-Physician (MD)

• STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or

• LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO)

• STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

• CRT-DEA Registration

• STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS)

• AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS)

• ARC American Red Cross 120 Days required

• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• AHA American Heart Association If required by specialty or stress test performed 120 Days required

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs

• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs

• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs

• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs

• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs

• Sitting: Occasionally

• Standing: Frequently

• Walking: Frequently

• Forward Bend

• Standing: Occasionally

• Forward Bend

• Sitting: Occasionally

• Trunk Rotation

• Standing: Occasionally

• Trunk Rotation

• Sitting: Occasionally

• Squat: Seldom

• Stair Climbing: Seldom

• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom

• Reach

• Above Shoulder: Occasionally

• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally

• Handling: Occasionally

• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally

• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally

• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

• Visual Acuity ¹

Primary Location

SITE - 7751 Byron Center

• Byron Center

Department Name

Geriatrics

• LTC - CHMG West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8-5

Days Worked

M-F

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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